Needle Lichen

Chaenotheca gracillima

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Coniocybaceae
Genus:
Chaenotheca
Species:
Chaenotheca gracillima
USDA Symbol:
CHGR20

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, organic substrate
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found on decaying wood and tree bark